Thru My Eyes is a non-profit organization that creates "living" legacy videos for the children of people with life-threatening illnesses. Professional videographers and trained counselors are available at no cost to help guide clients through the challenging task of presenting a gift of lasting messages to their children and other family members.
The organization was founded to empower those with life-threatening illnesses with the peace and knowledge in knowing that they will be remembered by those whom they loved the most.They are given the tools to say all that needs to be said, and therefore, may be remembered for generations to come. Thru My Eyes provides the gift of a lasting memory to share in perpetuity.
Have you been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease? Are you the parent of young children and fear that you may miss their milestones and major life events? We can help you create vibrant memories by enabling you to share everything you wish with your children on video. Working with us does not mean that you are giving up your fight against your disease, you are simply taking out an insurance policy.
The organization was founded to empower those with life-threatening illnesses with the peace and knowledge in knowing that they will be remembered by those whom they loved the most.They are given the tools to say all that needs to be said, and therefore, may be remembered for generations to come. Thru My Eyes provides the gift of a lasting memory to share in perpetuity.
Have you been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease? Are you the parent of young children and fear that you may miss their milestones and major life events? We can help you create vibrant memories by enabling you to share everything you wish with your children on video. Working with us does not mean that you are giving up your fight against your disease, you are simply taking out an insurance policy.
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How does a parent cope with a potential life-threatening diagnosis?
It is, in itself, overwhelming, emotional, and often traumatic.
Our organization will allow you to create a living legacy in the comfort of your own home, at a time that is convenient for you.
There will be a trained professional assigned to you to help guide you through the entire process.
In addition, for parents with young children, we will loan you an easy to use video camera so that you can record the everyday moments in a family's life; whether you are eating, bathing them, playing games, or reading stories.
It is, in itself, overwhelming, emotional, and often traumatic.
Our organization will allow you to create a living legacy in the comfort of your own home, at a time that is convenient for you.
There will be a trained professional assigned to you to help guide you through the entire process.
In addition, for parents with young children, we will loan you an easy to use video camera so that you can record the everyday moments in a family's life; whether you are eating, bathing them, playing games, or reading stories.
D., MPH, LCSW-R, CGP: Michelle brings her clinical expertise to Thru My Eyes.
She is the President/Clinical Director of Westchester Group Works, a Center for Group Therapy in Harrison, NY where she also maintains a private practice and provides treatment to individuals, couples, families and groups.
She created and coordinates the CBT Program at Camp Shane & Shane Diet and Fitness Resorts, and is on the adjunct faculty at NYU.
She received her Ph.
D. from Yeshiva University, her Master's Degree in Social Work from NYU, and her Master's Degree in Public Health from Hunter College.
She is the President/Clinical Director of Westchester Group Works, a Center for Group Therapy in Harrison, NY where she also maintains a private practice and provides treatment to individuals, couples, families and groups.
She created and coordinates the CBT Program at Camp Shane & Shane Diet and Fitness Resorts, and is on the adjunct faculty at NYU.
She received her Ph.
D. from Yeshiva University, her Master's Degree in Social Work from NYU, and her Master's Degree in Public Health from Hunter College.
Robert has been involved in media production since the 1980's.
For more than three decades he has been an award-winning event videojournalist.
Robert was inducted into the WEVA Hall of Fame in 2002, received the prestigious Bob LeBar Vision Award, a multi-year International Creative Excellence Award winner and for two years in a row was named to the Event DV 25 who are considered to be the most influential videographers in the field.
Sel Shimmerlik was an elementary teacher, librarian and staff developer in the Chappaqua New York school system.
For more than three decades he has been an award-winning event videojournalist.
Robert was inducted into the WEVA Hall of Fame in 2002, received the prestigious Bob LeBar Vision Award, a multi-year International Creative Excellence Award winner and for two years in a row was named to the Event DV 25 who are considered to be the most influential videographers in the field.
Sel Shimmerlik was an elementary teacher, librarian and staff developer in the Chappaqua New York school system.
All of our applications will be reviewed by our medical advisory board to determine eligibility, and when necessary, to list patients in order of medical priority.
Dr. Empfield supervises the clinical aspects of our interviewing process and is now helping to recruit new mental health volunteers.
In addition, she does conduct some of the interviewing herself.
She has been the Clinical Director of Creedmoor Hospital, Director New York City Regional Office for the New York State Office of Mental Health, Director of Behavioral Health Unit, Northern Westchester Hospital.
Dr. Empfield supervises the clinical aspects of our interviewing process and is now helping to recruit new mental health volunteers.
In addition, she does conduct some of the interviewing herself.
She has been the Clinical Director of Creedmoor Hospital, Director New York City Regional Office for the New York State Office of Mental Health, Director of Behavioral Health Unit, Northern Westchester Hospital.
We are extremely proud of the work that we do helping parents living with advanced illness create a video legacy for their children and loved ones.
We are equally as proud of the generous support and sponsorship that we have received that keeps our organization going and growing every day.
While a large part of our donations comes from individual donors, we are excited to see a growing number of corporate sponsors signing on to support Thru My Eyes.
Here is a list of foundations, organizations, and businesses that have stepped up to help families in need by showing their philanthropic side.
We are equally as proud of the generous support and sponsorship that we have received that keeps our organization going and growing every day.
While a large part of our donations comes from individual donors, we are excited to see a growing number of corporate sponsors signing on to support Thru My Eyes.
Here is a list of foundations, organizations, and businesses that have stepped up to help families in need by showing their philanthropic side.
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